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Bickleigh Castle
Fortified castle by the river Exe near Tiverton, Devon
On requestStarting from
Up to 120Guestsseated for dinner
18Bedroomssleeps 40 on site
21 kmNearest airportExeter
Bickleigh Castle is a centuries-old fortified castle beside the river Exe near Tiverton, taken on an exclusive-use basis with a moat, an ancient chapel and 18 bedrooms sleeping up to 40.
Bickleigh Castle is a centuries-old fortified castle on the bank of the river Exe near Tiverton in Devon. It has a moat, thatched Grade II listed cottages, an ancient detached chapel and gardens of rhododendrons and topiary, and it lies about twenty minutes from the M5.
The castle is hired exclusively. Civil ceremonies for up to 120 take place in the beamed Great Hall, under the Minstrels' Gallery, or on the gazebo lawn, while the chapel is used for blessings and humanist ceremonies. The Banqueting Room seats 40 to 120 for the wedding breakfast. Eighteen bedrooms across the castle and three listed cottages sleep up to 40, offered as an add-on. Packages begin at £3,900 for a civil ceremony of up to 50, with the wedding breakfast and accommodation additional. The grounds also hold water gardens, the river bank and a tennis court. Exeter and its airport are close by, and Dartmoor and the Devon coast are within reach.
Bickleigh Castle
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Bickleigh, near Tiverton, Devon
- Capacity
- Up to 150 guests; Great Hall licensed for 120
- Stay
- 18 bedrooms across castle and cottages, sleeping 40
- Ceremony
- Great Hall, gazebo lawn or ancient chapel
- Price
- Packages from £3,900
- Exclusive use
- Castle, gardens and cottages
- Catering
- In-house, Banqueting Room for 40 to 120
- Nearest airport
- Exeter
- Motorway
- M5, about 20 minutes
A castle by the Exe
Bickleigh Castle is a centuries-old fortified house beside the river Exe, with a moat, thatched Grade II listed cottages and gardens of rhododendrons and topiary, yet it lies just twenty minutes from the M5.
A hall, a lawn and an ancient chapel
The beamed Great Hall, with its Minstrels' Gallery and log fire, is licensed for 120. Outdoor ceremonies take place on the gazebo lawn with the Devon hills beyond, and one of the oldest detached chapels in Devon hosts blessings and humanist ceremonies.
Dinner in the Banqueting Room
The Banqueting Room seats 40 to 120 for the wedding breakfast, with menus built around seasonal produce.
The whole party under one roof
Eighteen bedrooms across the castle and the thatched cottages around the courtyard sleep up to 40, so the wedding party can stay together on the estate.
A Fortified Devon Castle
A centuries-old castle by the river Exe with an ancient chapel, a moat, thatched cottages and gardens near Tiverton.
The CastleThe Great Hall & Gazebo Lawn
A beamed Great Hall licensed for up to 120, and an outdoor gazebo lawn with the Devon hills beyond.
Weddings
Five-Star Dining
Wedding breakfasts in the Banqueting Room for 40 to 120, crafted from the finest seasonal Devon produce.
DiningExclusive Use
The whole castle, gardens and cottages, with 18 bedrooms sleeping 40, taken privately.
Stay
Accommodation
18 rooms and suites
Grade II listed cottages
Cottage Rooms
up to 2 Room
Bedrooms and twins across three Grade II listed thatched cottages around the courtyard, sleeping the wider party.
Enquire
Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Bickleigh Castle, to yourselves
The castle, gardens, moat and cottages are hired privately for the wedding.
- A civil ceremony in the Great Hall or on the gazebo lawn
- The ancient chapel for blessings and humanist ceremonies
- The Banqueting Room for the wedding breakfast
- Gardens, a moat and the river Exe for photographs
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Location
Devon
Bickleigh Castle stands beside the river Exe at Bickleigh, between Tiverton and Crediton, 20 minutes from the M5. Exeter and its airport are close by, with Dartmoor and the Devon coast within reach, making the castle easily reached while feeling a world apart, in the heart of the Devon countryside.
The river Exe & moatOn the estate
TivertonNearby
The M5About 20 minutes
Exeter (EXT)21 km
Bickleigh Castle
Bickleigh, near Tiverton, Devon EX16 8RP, England
Things to do nearby
- The river Exe and the moat
- Tiverton
- The M5
- Exeter and its airport
- The ancient chapel
Getting there
- Exeter (EXT)
- Cardiff (CWL)
Nearest station
Tiverton Parkway (Great Western Railway) is the nearest station, about 6.7 miles from the venue in a straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
Bickleigh Castle
How many guests can marry at Bickleigh Castle?
The beamed Great Hall is licensed for up to 120, the gazebo lawn holds 120 or more outdoors, and the Banqueting Room seats 40 to 120 for the wedding breakfast.
Is it licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes. The Great Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships of up to 120, with outdoor ceremonies on the gazebo lawn, and the ancient chapel is used for blessings and humanist ceremonies.
Can we have exclusive use?
Yes. The castle is hired privately, so the castle, gardens and cottages are the couple's own.
Where do guests stay?
Eighteen bedrooms and suites across the castle and three Grade II listed thatched cottages sleep up to 40, offered as an accommodation add-on.
What does a wedding cost?
Packages begin at £3,900 for a civil ceremony of up to 50, with a mid-week castle package at £6,595 and weekend weddings from £13,300 to £16,600. The wedding breakfast and accommodation are additional.
What is the dining like?
Dining is served in the Banqueting Room, with menus from seasonal produce tailored to each couple.
Where is the castle?
Beside the river Exe at Bickleigh, near Tiverton, twenty minutes from the M5, with Exeter and its airport close by.
What is there in the grounds?
Gardens of rhododendrons and topiary, a moat, water gardens, the river and a tennis court.
How much does accommodation cost?
The cottages are offered from £2,375 a night, or £150 a room.
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